The opportunity
Karnataka's GST registration process changed materially with the introduction of biometric verification at GST Suvidha Kendras (GSKs). For many applicants, registration is no longer a purely online process — they get flagged for biometric verification and need to physically attend a GSK appointment with the right documents and the right preparation. This single step has created structural demand for consultants who can hand-hold applicants through it.
Beyond biometric accompaniment, the broader GST consultant demand is steady: small businesses needing first-time registration, e-commerce sellers, warehouse operators, D2C brands, professionals crossing the GST threshold, and SMEs needing monthly return filing support. Sevantay routes all of these to verified GST consultants.
If you are a CA, CMA, GST practitioner, or experienced GST-focused consultant in Bangalore with a clean track record on registrations and the patience to coach applicants through biometric appointments, Sevantay is a steady source of pre-qualified small-business customers.
What Sevantay delivers to gst consultants
| Lead volume range | 8–20 GST registration leads per month per active partner (starting default), plus retainer customers as conversion builds |
|---|---|
| Customer profile | Small business owners, D2C sellers, warehouse operators, e-commerce sellers, professionals crossing GST threshold, fintech and SaaS founders |
| Work types | New GST registration (with or without biometric), biometric appointment accompaniment, monthly return filing, threshold-crossing assistance, GST cancellation, registration amendments |
| Service area coverage | Bangalore primary; we route by GSK jurisdictions |
| Onboarding speed | 3–5 working days for verified practitioners |
| Language support | English, Kannada, Hindi customer handoffs |
| Customer escalation | Sevantay handles customer-facing communication during processing delays; you handle technical follow-up |
Commercial model
Current default: ₹500 platform fee per new GST registration; ₹250 added if biometric accompaniment is included; ₹150 platform share per monthly compliance-retainer cycle. Government fees pass through. Settlement on registration completion for one-off jobs; on the 5th of each month for retainer cycles.
No joining fee, no subscription, no charge for unconverted leads.
Onboarding requirements
Before you apply, please confirm you meet these baseline requirements.
Practitioner credentials
CA, CMA, or registered GST practitioner with active practice. Membership/registration number required during onboarding.
Track record
Minimum 50 successful GST registrations completed. Sample acknowledgement numbers required during onboarding.
GSK familiarity
Working knowledge of GST Suvidha Kendra biometric process for at least one Bangalore GSK location. Customer accompaniment capability is a strong plus.
Document drafting
Capability to prepare authorisation letters, board resolutions (for companies), partnership deeds, and rent/proof-of-place documents required during registration.
Office or workspace
A working practice address in Bangalore.
GST registration
Your own GST registration is mandatory — required for invoicing.
What is expected of the partner
Registration accuracy
Errors in GST registration (wrong principal place of business, wrong commodity codes, wrong authorised signatory) create months of cleanup. We expect first-time-right registrations.
Biometric coaching
For biometric-flagged applicants, you brief the customer on what to bring, when to attend, and how the verification works. Customers who get rejected at biometric for missing documents are an experience failure.
Realistic timelines
7–15 working days end-to-end for standard cases; longer with biometric or document gaps. Communicate ranges, not promises.
Pricing discipline
Fixed pricing per service type, locked for at least 90 days. Government fees pass through and shown separately.
Non-exclusive, quality-bound
You can take direct customers; Sevantay-routed customers get the same quality.
Onboarding process
- 1
Apply
Fill the application form, providing your CA/CMA/GSTP registration number.
- 2
Credential verification
We verify your active practice status and 2–3 sample registrations you have handled.
- 3
Process alignment call
30-minute call covering biometric handling, customer communication standards, and pricing.
- 4
Trial registrations
First 1–2 customers are reviewed closely. You handle them normally; we shadow the customer experience.
- 5
Activation
Once trial registrations complete to standard, you are activated for steady routing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to physically accompany customers to the GSK?▾
Not always — many registrations clear without biometric. For biometric-flagged customers, accompaniment is strongly preferred and creates a meaningful customer experience advantage. Tell us during onboarding whether you offer accompaniment.
What about non-Bangalore Karnataka registrations?▾
We will route them to you if you have GSK working knowledge for the relevant district. Most current routing is Bangalore-centric, but Karnataka-wide partners can mention coverage during onboarding.
Are monthly compliance retainers in scope?▾
Yes. Many Sevantay-routed customers ask the registering consultant to handle their ongoing monthly returns. We support retainer arrangements; settlement is monthly.
What if a customer's registration gets rejected?▾
Rejections happen — usually due to document gaps or principal-place-of-business issues. You handle the resubmission; Sevantay handles customer communication. Standard practice is one resubmission included in the original quote.
Can I take corporate customers (Pvt Ltd, LLP)?▾
Yes. We route both proprietorship and corporate registrations. Corporate registrations need partnership deeds or board resolutions which you should be comfortable drafting or guiding.
Do I need to handle GST cancellation requests?▾
Cancellation is in scope but is a smaller part of the routing mix. Some partners specialise in this; most handle it as part of the broader registration practice.
How is settlement structured?▾
For one-off registrations: settlement on completion. For monthly retainers: settlement on the 5th of each month for the prior month's work.
Apply as a GST Consultants partner
Fill the form. We typically respond within 2 working days. No upfront fees, no subscription, no charge for unconverted leads.